Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Universal Engineering Sciences

Lexington, Kentucky

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lexington, Kentucky
POSTED
30 days ago
Who We Are:

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

 

UES is seeking a CMT Project Manager to lead and support project execution, responsible for technical oversight, project schedule, budget controls, and resource allocation of assigned projects. The CMT Project Manager will provide ongoing communications with clients and contractors to ensure successful outcomes and timely project completion. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for delivering results and driving technical excellence, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide management over-site for ongoing projects: technical, budgetary and personnel

  • Lead safety efforts and drive safe working practices on-site

  • Perform site visits as necessary to address technical issues

  • Ensure client’s expectations are being met by responding expeditiously to client phone calls and emails

  • Maintain communications with internal team; engineers, administrative team and executive team

  • Review field and lab reports daily, ensure that data reporting is processed in a timely manner

  • Assist in preparation of proposals for new projects

  • Monitor and maintain reports associated with proposal activity

  • Mentor junior Project Managers and field personnel to enhance team capabilities, support professional development, and ensure alignment with project goals

  • Report irregularities to engineers and supervisors

  • Must follow and enforce all regulatory and safety standards with the team

  • Anticipate personnel and equipment needs to accommodate future project completion

Job Responsibilities Note (Text Only): The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Construction Management), or equivalent experience

  • 3 to 5+ years as a CMT Project Manager

Preferred:

  • Accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness with project results required

  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

  • Willingness to assist in field testing, if needed

  • Valid Kentucky Driver’s License and must continue to maintain a safe driving record to fulfill travel requirements of this position

  • Must be punctual, reliable and dependable

  • Must be able to lift, carry, push up to 40+ pounds on a regular basis

  • Applicants must pass background investigation, drug screening and driving record

  • Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment but may require extended periods of time working outdoors with moderate to heavy (40lbs+) lifting.

 

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EEO Statement:

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here

About the Company

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Universal Engineering Sciences

Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.

Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1964
WEBSITE
http://universalengineering.com/